Funding search · early childhood education · Alaska
Who funds early childhood education work in Alaska
9 funders have a record of paying for early childhood education work by Alaska recipients: 79 grants totaling $4.7M, most recently in 2025 — mostly grantmaking charities, which often run real application cycles. The largest by matched giving are Child Care Connection ($3.6M), Association for the Education of ($786,429) and The Usibelli Foundation ($31,250).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Alaska recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
Child Care ConnectionAnchorage, AKCharity · may take applications
53 matching grants · $3.6M · through 2023Largest: $620,443 to NORTHERN LIGHTS PRESCHOOL & C — covid19 program support
Association for the Education ofJuneau, AKCharity · may take applications
9 matching grants · $786,429 · through 2024Largest: $266,700 to AUKE LAKE PRESCHOOL — cbj passthrough ops
Largest: $11,900 to Denali Preschool and Learning Center — for educational services
Largest: $10,000 to ST PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH — preschool playground in kodiak
Largest: $7,867 to 3 TO 5 PRESCHOOL INC — general operating
The Alaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $30,000 · through 2022Largest: $10,000 to Seldovia Community Preschool — operational support
Largest: $32,984 to SELDOVIA COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL — epg seldovia community preschool operating expenses sy 2022-23
Rural Alaska Community Action ProgramAnchorage, AKCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $94,761 · through 2023Largest: $94,761 to DENALI PRESCHOOL AND LEARNING CENTER — holistic early learning & wellness in denali borough
Norton Sound EconomicAnchorage, AKCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $12,794 · through 2023Largest: $12,794 to Nome Preschool Association — discretionary grants
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